Raleigh

The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Ottawa Senators 4-0 in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, winning game two in double overtime on a goal by Jordan Martinook. The series was marked by key injuries and controversial incidents.

Former child actor Ethan Jamieson was arrested on April 9 on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. The charges stem from a shooting incident in Raleigh, North Carolina, on March 23.